Tag Archives: California

September Birthdays 2022

Posted on September 22, 2022 by thewineraconteur

This was going to be a litmus test, as this was going to be the first family get-together since my Mother-in-Law passed away. My Bride went overboard trying to make it special as she views herself as the peacemaker, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Artemis, Blackjack Pasture, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Galante Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections September 2022

Posted on September 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The month of September has been a bonanza of wine club shipments, though my favorite club selections are from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I guess, because I feel like family when I walk in the door. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apassimento, California, Cantine Bertoldi, Casa Vinicola Botter, Catapult Ranch Vineyard, Cline Family Cellars, Corvina, Diamond Pile Vineyard, Gran Passione, Italy, Merlot, North Coast, Petaluma Gap, Rosso, Seven Ranchlands, Veneto Rosso IGT, Viognier | Leave a comment

Monterey Wine Club September 2022 Selections

Posted on September 16, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It must be September, because I just received a shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” which we started years ago, back when Michigan was still a felony state for out of state wine shipments. By accident, we walked into their … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alicante Bouschet, Arroyo Seco, California, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Chateau Julien, Contra Costa County AVA, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Joseph's Blend, Kori Wines, KW Ranch & Highlands, Malbec, Mission Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Mourvedre, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Sandy Lane Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Ventana, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Naked Bottles of Wine

Posted on September 2, 2022 by thewineraconteur

A little while ago, I was asked by a winemaker and wine blogger for my opinion on a bottle of wine retailing without the top capsule. I said that I didn’t like it as the bottle looked unfinished, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Kori, Kori Wines, KW Ranch & Highlands, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands | Leave a comment

August 2022 Wine Club Selections

Posted on August 29, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I got to my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan almost at the tail end of the month. Considering all that my Bride and I have been going through, I am glad that we got there. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ancient Vines, California, Carignan, Carignane, Cline Family Cellars, Contra Costa County AVA, Destinea, France, Joseph Mellot, Oakley, Sauvignon Blanc, Val de Loire IGP, Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France, Vin du Pays | Leave a comment

Adieu

Posted on August 17, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I have never understood Mother-in-Law jokes as I had a tremendous one. My Bride was going back and forth about choosing her retirement date. Her client would have loved to have seen her continue, until he retired. She had earmarked … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barone Fini, California, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Italy, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Valdadige DOC | 1 Comment

A New Chapter Begins

Posted on August 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to think that my Bride and I have almost been together from Day One back in 1993, and now we are going to start a new chapter with new adventures…eventually. As one old saying goes “Mann Tracht, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Piper Sonoma, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

An Abbreviated Club Meeting

Posted on August 9, 2022 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club that has been around since the late 1800’s has had many changes over the years. If you look at the founders of the club, you will notice that they were business titans, politicians and from families that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Celani Family Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, Proprietary Red Wine, Robusto | Leave a comment

Having Ms. Yoga for a Couple of Days

Posted on August 5, 2022 by thewineraconteur

After getting over the surprise retirement party, and as we were getting ready to pack up, which was unique, as normally we are the last to leave, as we are there to the end cleaning and straightening. My Bride had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bernardus Winery, California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Santa Lucia Highlands, Soberanes Vineyard | 2 Comments

Dinner with The Caller

Posted on July 30, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I have to say, that The Caller did an admirable job navigating the pontoon boat on the lake. The lake that they are on, is a private lake, and I don’t quite understand it totally, but it is like a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Late Harvest, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County, Sweet Isla | Leave a comment